Know Your Home Like You Know Yourself

Thanks for stopping by. I'm Louie Blatt. Even if you are not a handyman, it is important to understand the home that you live in. At the very least, you'll know when there is something wrong with it and will be able to hire a contractor to make the necessary repairs. I've always tried to help my family members out with problems that they have with their homes. A lot of my family members seem almost afraid of their homes and don't understand that with a little knowledge, you may be able to make a few cheap repairs yourself and it is surprisingly easy.

The basement is a part of the house that can be quite easy to ignore. This is especially true if it's unfinished since that makes it even more convenient to avoid going down there. However, although you may think that your basement is an insignificant part of your home, it could actually be much more important than you think. There could be tiny cracks in the walls of your basement that are affecting the way things operate in your home.[Read More]

When the water heater in your home stops working properly, it can be hard to know what to do as a homeowner beyond calling a professional. You will more than likely need to get it replaced if it cannot be repaired. If you find out that your water heater needs to be replaced, use the following guide to know what to expect to ensure that the process goes as simply as possible.[Read More]

There comes a time in the life of many property owners when they discover that a tree that was planted on the property line by former residents has overgrown its boundaries. The tree could be mostly on your property, but planted by someone on an adjoining property, or it could be mostly on the neighbor's property, but planted by previous owners of your abode. When the tree appears to be a nuisance to either you or the neighbors, who is supposed to take care of it?[Read More]

When you decided to renovate your home, you knew you had a long road ahead in terms of construction. What you probably didn't expect was all the red tape that comes along with this process. Local and state agencies require homeowners to complete several processes before, during, and after embarking on major renovation, including as-built surveys. If you're like most people and this term is foreign language, here are just some important things you need to know.[Read More]